Peking, 27th May.
With regard to the Customs question the Chinese Goversment has made second reply to the British protest, stating that China has merely removed the control from the Board of Foreign Affaira to the Board of Revenue, and this doesn't affect in any way the powers of Sir Robert Hurt, nor the payment of the foreign indemnity, The The W.-C. Herald and S. C. & C. Gazette, Foreign Ministers are still unsatisfied. however, and will present another protest.—Spevial service.
London vit Bombuy, 26th May-A Washington report states that Mr. Rockhill (American Minister at Peking) has been instructed to join the British action in the matter of, the Customs Edict.—Reuter.
29th May.
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